Ask Charles: Condo Governance
“I’ve just been elected to my condo board. How do I know which responsibilities fall under the condo corporation, the condo board, and...
RECA – Who’s Responsible During Showings?
We’re about to put our house on the market but I’m worried about having strangers in my home. Who’s responsible if there’s damage...
RECA – Ask Charles – October
I want to buy a new home but I'm worried about contracting COVID-19 while I view properties. What can I do to minimize...
Ask Charles: Difference Between Organizations
What’s the difference between RECA and organizations like CREA or RAE? What does each organization do? Who’s protecting me?
These are good questions. The...
Ask Charles: Borrowing Money for a Down Payment
I have steady employment with a decent salary, and I found my dream condo, but my mortgage broker says I need a larger...
Ask Charles
I did my homework and decided to buy a condominium. Now I’m here—and I want to make sure it remains a positive experience....
How Do I Know if a Career in Real Estate is Right for Me?
I’ve recently been laid-off from my job in Alberta’s oil and gas industry. How do I know if a career in real estate...
Ask Charles – October 2020
Article by Charles Stevenson
I’d like to buy a home and I can afford monthly payments, but I’m working on improving my credit—Is a...
When Trying to Purchase a Home, is a Seller Obligated to Acknowledge My Offer?
I recently submitted an offer to purchase on a home. I have not received any response to my offer. Is the seller obligated...
Is a Buyer Allowed to Approach a Seller Directly?
I put an offer on a house that had competing offers. I later learned that one of the other buyers approached the seller...
Is a Realtor Allowed to Hold Off On Presenting My Offer Until a Specific...
I’m in a time crunch and need to buy a property fast. I made an offer with a very short expiry date, but...
Can I Sell My Home Without Involving my Real Estate Brokerage after I Listed...
I listed my home for sale with a real estate brokerage, but I found a buyer through friends. Can I complete the sale...
